Massage is such a relaxing, beneficial part of many services that we provide here at A Perfect Pinky. We find that quite often the massage is our client’s favourite part! It’s a time to close your eyes and completely relax. Here are 3 services we provide that include a 10-20 minute massage as well as the massage benefits: Read more
The natural skin aging process is a continuous one that normally begins in our mid 20s. Within our skin collagen production slows down and elastin the substance that allows our skin to snap back into place has a bit less spring. Dead skin cells do not shed as quickly and new skin cells do not multiply as often. While the process starts to happen in our mid 20’s the signs may not be visible for years to come. Here are the different types and causes of skin aging as well as some preventative measures.
There are 2 distinct types of aging: Read more
Winter… Not everyone’s favorite season, especially when it comes to dry, cracked, or itchy skin. But since we live in a country where we face winter for a good part of the year, we need to learn and practice proper preventative skin care measures to deal with the harsh weather. Whether it’s your face, hands or your whole body right down to your toes, there are numerous products and procedures that we can utilize to help us survive the cold here in Ontario.
Let’s start at the top; our face. The best defense against the cold for our face is to make sure our skin is properly cleansed, toned and, above all, moisturized. (Check out this earlier post too for more information on skin care in the colder months!) This should keep things in check. Make sure your moisturizer contains an SPF as well. That’s right. Even in winter, our face is exposed to the wind, cold temperatures, and yes, the sun! Read more
Are you tired of your polish chipping and peeling after only a few days??? So many women are. It’s very frustrating when you spend time and money to have a manicure and then after only a few short, the polish starts to chip and peel. Have you ever tried a shellac polish? We think it’s a miracle manicure!
Shellac polish has made life so much easier and much more convenient. Shellac is smudge proof nail colour that lasts. It brushes on like regular nail polish. The nail is prepped in the same manner as a classic manicure. One of the most convenient advantages is that it dries instantly after being cured under an ultra violet light. You can leave the salon right after your shellac polish is finished and it is completely dry. For this reason a lot of clients choose to put shellac polish on their acrylic nails as well. Read more